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US House overwhelmingly backs resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia | The Times of Israel

WASHINGTON — The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, discrimination against Muslims and other bigotry against minorities.The 407-23 vote Thursday was a bid to end dissension among Democrats over congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s latest remarks on Israel. Omar said the Jewish state’s allies pressure lawmakers to pledge “allegiance” to a foreign country.